Living in GU28, Chichester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GU28 in Chichester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chichester: £429,978, down 2.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around GU28
6 recorded home sales on the streets around central GU28 in the last 2 years, with a median of £580,000 and a range from £137,500 to £845,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 WESTSIDE, GU28 9AL | detached | £580,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| TUDOR COTTAGE, GU28 0RA | detached | £845,000 | 2025-10-20 |
| 6 HILLTOP, GU28 9AQ | terraced | £480,000 | 2025-02-28 |
| 3 WESTSIDE, GU28 9AL | detached | £390,000 | 2025-02-03 |
| SYCAMORE COTTAGE, GU28 9AH | detached | £725,000 | 2025-01-06 |
| 3 LINTON HOUSE, GU28 9AB | flat-maisonette | £137,500 | 2024-08-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
1 school within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petworth Cof E Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
1 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.2% |
| Professional occupations | 18.1% |
| Skilled trades | 15.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GU28 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Chichester's figures.
Common questions about GU28
What is the average house price in GU28?
The average sold price in Chichester is £429,978 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GU28?
Prices in Chichester are down 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GU28?
The median of 6 recorded sales around central GU28 in the last 2 years is £580,000, ranging from £137,500 to £845,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in GU28?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU28 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is GU28 at risk of flooding?
Central GU28 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GU28 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £580,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GU28 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GU28 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GU28 or GU29, GU28 or RH14, GU28 or GU27.
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